Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

from as little as £660

3 nights in Cape Town, departing Edinburgh on 13 / Jun / 2025 with KLM (price found 19 hours ago)

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The Edinburgh / Cape Town route

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Cape Town

Today alone, Netflights has searched over 2,521 flights. 13 / Jun / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Cape Town route. There are around 733 flights on any given week from the UK to Cape Town and the cheapest month to fly right now is June.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

9 °C

AVG

17 °C

HIGHEST

26 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

15 mm

AVG

51.8 mm

HIGHEST

108 mm

Key facts about Cape Town

How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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You’ve searched for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town. We've gone through all 733 flights that go to or via Cape Town every week, to help you find the cheapest flight. KLM usually has the best-value flights from Edinburgh, but make sure you compare all your options to get the cheapest flight possible.

When you fly 10221 km from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you can choose from eight airlines. Flights are most expensive during high season, and you can expect accommodation prices to be higher then too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Qatar Airways, KLM & British Airways are the most popular airlines for flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town, so look out for their deals and offers. To find the best price, try searching by month. Or, if you want to bag a last-minute offer, keep an eye on Netflights to monitor the prices.

Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town normally take 15 hrs 55 mins. Make sure you check what refreshments or meals are included, so you can plan your journey. Before you book, why not check out our holiday package and car hire options? We have some hotels close to the airport – handy if you're arriving late at night, or flying back very early.

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